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13 December, 2021
Man hit while riding a mower
A 59-years-old man sustained shoulder, abdominal and suspected spinal injuries after he was struck by a vehicle whilst riding a mower off Campbell Street last Monday night.
Emergency services including police, ambulance and two fire trucks attended the incident which occurred at the land behind local businesses on Campbell Street.
Initial investigations indicate that the man was using a ride-on mower on land behind businesses on Campbell and Rutledge Lane at about 7pm on Monday when he was struck by a vehicle.
Senior Constable Mick Hannant said investigations are still continuing into what led up to the incident.
He said the driver of the vehicle, a 42-years-old man, was charged with dangerous use of a motor vehicle.
The 59-years-old man was transported by ambulance to Toowoomba Base Hospital in a stable condition with multiple injuries which are not considered life threatening.
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